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'Tis the Start of Christmas Market Season: Merry Shopping to One and All

It's here, we're in the thick of it—Christmas market season! The most romantic, most cozy, best smelling season of them all. Here's round two as promised, including the uber crafty Commune Marke...
Last updated: 2017-11-23

It's here, we're in the thick of it—Christmas market season! The most romantic, most cozy, best smelling season of them all. Here's round two as promised, including the uber crafty Commune Market, as well as one more chance to check out CityMoment's Jing'an Christkindlmarkt this week. Round numero dos after the jump.

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Ended on Sun Dec 17, 2017

Jing'an Christkindlmarkt

This market's a bit smaller and a little less commercial than the others and real real cosy. There'll be euro-chic decorated wooden stalls offering handicrafts and gifts, festive baked treats, glühwein (mulled wine), and other drinks to keep you warm. There'll also be food vendors peddling German specialties and other treats from around the world. This market is relatively new, just in its second edition, but you can bet it'll be nice and crowed with the Jing'an expat crowd. Open weekdays 5-9pm and weekends 12-9pm from December 1-3 and 8-17. During the week, entry is free, Saturday-Sunday admission is 50rmb (40rmb on SmartTicket) and includes 1 mulled wine (kids under 10 free).

Brought to us by CityMoments, this Germanic market's a bit smaller, a little less commercial than the others, and still real cozy. There will be decorated wooden stalls offering handicrafts and gifts, festive baked treats, glühwein (mulled wine), and other drinks to keep you warm. There will also be food vendors peddling German specialties and other treats from around the world. This market is relatively new, just in its second edition, but you can bet it'll be nice and crowed with Jing'an expats. Open weekdays 5pm to 9pm and weekends 12pm to 9pm till December 17.

During the week, entry is free, Saturday-Sunday you can pre-sale tickets for 40rmb on SmartTicket, includes one mulled wine (kids under 10 free).

It's finally December, the one and only merry month of the year and also the time for buying gifts to your loved ones. Un Caffè Bar takes your shopping experience to a new level with a market on December 17, from 11am till 8pm. This European-style winter market will boast more than 20 vendors hawking an impressive selection of handcrafted gifts, food and drinks. The Christmas market will include also workshops for adults and kids. No entry fee.

Un Caffè Bar is holding their own mini-market on December 17, from 11am till 8pm. They'll have 20 vendors offering gifts, food and drinks; there will also be workshops for adults and kids. No entry fee.

Common Rare presents an "Into the Woods Christmas Market", marking their one-year anniversary. Expect more that 40+ independent brands presenting goods in a sparkly and festive environment. Food and beverages from Pate Patisserie, Melrose Pizza, Midnight Burger, Fresh-Off and more. 55rmb tickets at the door. 129rmb "VIP tickets".

Common Rare is celebrating their one year anniversary at the West Bund Art Center with a "Into the Woods" themed Christmas Market. Here you'll find over 40 independent vendors selling their crafty goods as well as food and beverages from Pate Patisserie, Melrose Pizza, Midnight Burger, Fresh-Off and more. Entry is 55rmb at the door, but 129rmb "VIP tickets."

Ended on Sun Dec 17, 2017

Christmas Commune Market

This year’s Christmas Commune Market will have local designers, handmade craftware, designer jewelry, independent designer clothing, desserts, coffee, food vendors, specialty cocktails, Boxing Cat Brewery beer, and of course Christmas gifts. There'll also be a play area for the kids, Christmas singing, and a Brazilian DJ to top it off. Will run from 11am to 10pm, Friday to Sunday on two weekends in December: December 8 to 10 and December 15 to 17. Tickets are 30rmb just for entry or 100rmb including 2 food vouchers and 1 Boxing Cat craft beer or hot mulled wine.

This year’s Christmas Commune Market will have local designers, handmade craftware, designer jewelry, independent designer clothing, desserts, coffee, food vendors, specialty cocktails, Boxing Cat Brewery beer, and gifts on gifts. There'll also be a play area for the kids, singing, and a Brazilian DJ...because Christmas! The Commune Christmas Market will run in its second weekend from 11am to 10pm, Friday to Sunday, December 15 to 17. Tickets are 30rmb just for entry or 100rmb which will come with 2 food vouchers and 1 Boxing Cat craft beer or hot mulled wine.

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